Overview

Facility management is the practice of coordinating the physical
work environment with the people and work of an organization. This discipline integrates
the principles of business administration, architecture, and the behavioral and
engineering sciences.

This certificate program furthers the understanding of this diverse field with an
innovative series of courses focusing on design and management of facilities, from
concept to installation, to long-term efficient use.

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Who Should Enroll

Individuals who desire to enter the facilities management profession

Professionals who are involved in the design or management of facilities, building
operations, maintenance operations, construction, or occupational safety

Facilities professionals who wish to increase their knowledge in specific areas
in preparation for the IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) examination

Career Insight

Occupational summary for property, real estate, and community association managers in the United States.

Program Benefits

Obtain valuable insight about the impact of technology on the management and design
of efficient facilities

Gain knowledge to help prepare for credential exams such as IFMA's Certified Facility
Manager (CFM)

Course Schedule

Required Courses

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SOCECOL X499

Fundamentals of Facilities Management (3 units)SOCECOL X499
Increase your understanding of Facilities Management with an overview of the principle duties of a facility manager. Learn the practical applications that will help you understand the business aspects of facilities management. Gain an understanding of the diverse responsibilities and decision-making processes from building infrastructure to fleet services. Acquire the insight needed to meet budget restraints while improving productivity, efficiency, and employee quality of life issues.

Facilities Design and Space Planning (3 units)SOCECOL X499.1
Master the successful applications of facilities design including defining the requirements of a project, developing design strategies, implementing corporate philosophies and methodologies, and understanding the Project Development Process. Gain the knowledge that will help you increase your confidence as a project leader and assure the success of your future projects. Whether you are managing multiple, small departmental relocations or anticipating a large project, these professional skills will assure you of greater success.

Leadership for Facilities Professionals (3 units)MGMT X442.7
Facilities managers manage both facilities operations and personnel. Gain practical knowledge that can be used on the job to enhance your leadership skills and improve productivity. Explore topics that include: a supervisor's role within an organization, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving techniques, managing a budget, strategic planning, ethics, and team development. If you supervise or manage within a facilities management organization or in an environment where technical, professional, or trades people are working, this course is for you.

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Elective Courses

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Facilities Management

ENGRMAE X429.1

Principles of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) (3 units)ENGRMAE X429.1
Gain practical knowledge on heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems as applied to building comfort systems. Enhance your knowledge of all aspects of HVAC-R systems. Explore topics that include: thermodynamics, psychrometrics, forced air and hydronic heating systems, LEED certification levels, and current issues regarding building sustainability. Facilities managers, building engineers, and maintenance and service mechanics will find this course of interest.

Financial Analysis for Facility Professionals (3 units)MGMT X494.8
Financial management skills are a must have in a facilities management career in our current economic environment. This course will not only guide you through the basic terminologies and tools, it will enhance all the talents you currently bring while educating you thoroughly to perform financial analysis with a facility management twist. You will reap the benefits of being able to comprehend and perform financial analysis through practical experience with real life financial analysis scenarios. Acquire the skills that can help you reason, process, develop and present both an operating and capital budget along with analysis to help you sell your projects, such as: Payback, Life-Cycle Costing, Return on Investment (ROI), Return on Assets (ROA), Net Present Value (NPV), and Present Value (PV). You will also explore alternative financial analysis strategies to assist in establishing cost effective practices.

Principles of Emergency Management (3 units)SOCECOL X490
All-hazards disaster planning and preparedness is the foundation for a coordinated, timely and well-executed disaster response that applies to a broad range of events. Get an overview of emergency management with a focus on the roles of local, county, state, and federal government, non-profit agencies, and the business community. Gain an understanding of the key principles of emergency management within the framework of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Enhance your knowledge of risk and threat assessments, prepare emergency plans, manage response, and develop and implement recovery plans. Learn about the regulations and standards that govern emergency management, such as SEMS, NIMS, and NFPA 1600. The principles of emergency management are reinforced with lessons learned from real-life events, and guest experts augment the learning experience.

Emergency Management: Business Continuity Planning (1.5 units)SOCECOL X498.59
Gain an understanding of the concepts necessary for an organization to address in preparing for a natural or man-made catastrophic emergency event (fire, terrorist act, hazardous material spill, internal sabotage, etc.). Explore the practical steps necessary to develop and test a plan to assure continuity of business operations. Learn about business continuity planning professional practice subject areas including: risk evaluation and control, business impact analysis, developing and implementing business continuity plans, awareness and training programs, and exercising and maintaining business continuity plans.

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SOCECOL X497.1

Project Management Essentials for Facilities Professionals (3 units)SOCECOL X497.1
Most growing organizations rely on a Project Management process to expand their services and products to grow the bottom line. As a Facilities Manager, developing the skills and knowledge with up-to-date Project Management standards such as; Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle, Processes, Project Integration Management, Project Scope, Time and Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Communication Management, Project Risk Management and Project Procurement Management all aide in one being able to effectively manage projects, and managing the daily Facilities Maintenance and Operations. As a Facilities Manager, this course will walk you through such critical knowledge areas utilizing real-world Project Management fundamentals, techniques, methods and essential tools to achieve organizational results.

Managing Indoor Air Quality (3 units)SOCECOL X498.38
People spend 90% of their time indoors. In order to protect their safety and health, it is crucial to protect the indoor air quality (IAQ) through facility design and management. This course is therefore designed to examine the threat posed to the indoor air quality in schools, work places and office buildings. Participants will list various factors that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Participants will also gain a deeper understanding regarding the relation between indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The course addresses the role of indoor air quality in green building design and sustainability. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements related to indoor air quality will be reviewed. In addition, the role of mechanical ventilation systems in causing indoor air quality problems and the resolution of those problems will be discussed. The course will explore the sources of indoor air pollutants, “sick building syndrome”, mold and, indoor air quality program management and regulatory requirements.

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SOCECOL X499.8

Sustainability & Green Initiatives for Environmental, Safety & Facility Professionals (1.5 units)SOCECOL X499.8
Gain an understanding of how organizations are taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on employees, customers, communities, and the environment. Learn how to manage interdisciplinary relationships within an organization to develop and implement workplace programs that encompass initiatives supporting corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and green initiatives. Learn a practical approach to applying CSR and sustainability principles, and presenting data to decision makers for maximum impact. Enhance your knowledge of topics that include: elements of CSR and sustainability programs; organizational impact and risk factors; voluntary and regulatory initiatives; certification and special interest systems; environmental impact analysis; and methods and resources to solve problems.

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EECS X490

Introduction to Communications and Networking (3 units)EECS X490
Increase your knowledge of the basic principles of data communications. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the following topics: analog and digital transmission, voice, video and data processing, open systems interconnect (OSI) model, client-server architectures, bridges and routers, local area and wide area networks, and modern state-of-the-art technologies. An introduction to Ethernet, TCP/IP, other high-speed protocols, broadband communications, and wireless communications is also presented. Participants actively learn through case studies that provide "real-world" scenarios of modern data communication systems.

Certificate Eligibility and Requirements

A certificate is awarded upon completion of 18 credit units (9 required and 9 elective
credit units) with a grade of “C” or better in each course. It is recommended that candidates complete the required courses prior to the elective courses.

To become an official candidate in the program, students pursuing the certificate must submit a Declaration of Candidacy. Students are encouraged to declare candidacy as soon as possible, but no later than after the third course in the program. To receive the certificate after completing all program requirements, students must submit a Request for Certificate. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course. Students not pursuing a certificate are welcome to take as many individual courses as they wish.

IFMA members receive a 10% discount!*

Prepare yourself for Industry Certification
UCI Division of Continuing Education's Facilities Management Certificate program has
been designed and approved based on the body of knowledge consistent with IFMA's
underlying principles on facility management. After completing this program you
will be prepared to sit for the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation available directly through
IFMA, which recognizes competency-based certification in all areas of FM.

Please visit the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) at www.IFMA.org and the IFMA Orange County Chapter at www.IFMAOC.org for more information.

On-site Training Available

Our Corporate Training specialists can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization’s specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UCI Division of Continuing Education (classroom and online formats) require
professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading
comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation.